European automakers seek delay to 'Made in Europe' EV battery rules

· Automotive & EV · European Union

European automakers, through industry association ACEA, are calling for a delay to new 'Made in Europe' EV battery requirements. ACEA warned that overly strict rules would mean fewer affordable EVs and make it harder to hit CO2 emissions targets.

Why it matters：Local-content rules for batteries determine where cell and pack manufacturing is sited, affecting the economics of affordable EVs and Europe's ability to meet its emissions goals.

Key points

  • ACEA says tougher requirements would cut the number of affordable EVs
  • The group links the rules to meeting CO2 emissions targets
  • Automakers are asking for a delay rather than rejection

Sources (original reporting)

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